Learning Support Assistant

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant, hoping to secure your next role in January?

Flourish Education are working in partnership with a welcoming Primary School in Oldbury, who are seeking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Practitioner to support a Year 5 class from after the February half term until July.

This role will involve providing general classroom support alongside the class teacher, helping to maintain a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment. The class also includes two pupils with low-level SEN needs, so previous experience supporting children with SEN would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of Key Stage 2, with the ability to support learning across core subjects, including English and Maths, as well as delivering or assisting with small group interventions where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic practitioner looking for a full-time role within a supportive school setting for the remainder of the academic year.


Required Skills and Experience for this Learning Support Assistant role
  • Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
  • Previous experience supporting small groups, and leading intervention sessions in a Primary School, or School-based setting.
  • Previous experience working with SEN pupils
  • A good understanding of behavioural support techniques and strategies.
  • Good curriculum knowledge of Key Stage 2
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  • A DBS on the update service or issued in the last 12 months
  • A minimum of 2 excellent references

Working for Flourish Education as a Learning Support Assistant you will receive
  • Competitive Salary – between £88.92 - £100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £17,339.40 - £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • Pension Contributions
  • Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant

This school is located in the Oldbury area, which is easily accessible via Smethwick, Tividale, West Bromwich and Tipton.

If you are a Learning Support Assistant interested in this role please apply now or call us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.




































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